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Enjoy your
Golden Years
   with
        SERS
黄金岁月就从选择性整体重建计划开始
SERS Golden Years Enjoy your - with - HDB
Our SERS Team

                Note: The information contained in this brochure is current at the time of printing. It is subject
                to change as may be required by the relevant authorities and/or at the sole discretion of HDB.
                All rights reserved. Reproduction of this brochure in whole or part without written permission
                from HDB is strictly prohibited.
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                or inconsistency in the interpretation of the information in the other languages, the meaning in
                the English version shall prevail.

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SERS Golden Years Enjoy your - with - HDB
Welcome to SERS!
Having lived in your flat and this familiar environment for
many years, it is understandable if you are feeling a little anxious
and uncertain when the Selective En bloc Redevelopment Scheme
(SERS), was announced for your block.
This guide has been specially prepared to give you the
information you should know about SERS in 6 simple pointers
and an overview of your rehousing options. Rest assured that our
team is here to work with you and your family to ensure that your
transition to the new home is smooth and hassle-free.
We encourage you to read this booklet and visit the SERS Exhibition
to find out more. At the Collector’s Inquiry which will be held soon,
you will have another opportunity to meet with the officer-in-charge to
discuss the rehousing options and your financial plan.
If you have any enquiries, please call our SERS hotline
at 1800 866 3070. We wish you a pleasant journey with SERS!

      As we have made this guide concise,
      please also refer to copy of “My SERS                           My SERS Guide
      Guide” for more detailed information.

                                                   a Guide for our Seniors - 2014 Edition   1
SERS Golden Years Enjoy your - with - HDB
1. What is SERS?

SERS was launched in August 1995 as part of the
Government’s continual effort to renew old housing
estates in Singapore.
                                                               SERS!
Through SERS, you are offered a unique opportunity
to unlock the value of your existing flat and move to        In the latest
a new home while remaining close to old neighbours         survey in 2013,
and familiar surroundings.                                 more than
                                                           85% of the
                                                             households
                                                              surveyed
                                                             were happy
                                                           with SERS and
                                                           highly satisfied
                                                            with their
                                                           new homes!

         2. Where will my new flat be?
You may choose a 2-, 3-, 4- or 5-room flat (subject
to eligibility) in one of the five new housing precincts
located in Dawson estate. The five projects comprise
                                                             A New Living
a total of 3,700 units of new flats.                         Experience

In and around these desirable precincts are many             You will only
amenities like the Queenstown MRT Station,                   move out of
Queenstown Community Centre, Queenstown Library,            your existing
Dawson Place, shops, a brand new hawker centre and         flat when your
supermarket.                                                  new home
                                                              is ready in
                                                           2020/2021.
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My SERS Guide
                                                                                            Please refer to pages
                                                                                            7 and 8 for selling
                                                                                            prices of the flats

                                                   Site A
                                                  1,220 units

                                                                Site B
                                                                1,180 units
                                                                                                Site C
                                                                                                818 units

                                                                                          Site D
                                                                                          242 units

                                                                              Site E
                                                                              247 units

The number of new flats to be built may change due to the adjustment of flat mix to meet the rehousing needs of residents.

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3. Do I need to top up cash for a
            new flat of the same flat- type?
                                 You will receive the market value of your existing flat
                                 as compensation and some reasonable expenses to
                                 help you relocate. The compensation can be used
                                 to offset the payment required to buy a new flat at
                                 HDB’s subsidised price.

                                         Under SERS, eligible flat owners enjoy a
                                        $15,000 (singles)/ $30,000 (joint singles/
                                          families) SERS grant for the purchase
                                                      of the new flat.

      My SERS Guide
     Please refer to pages       Some of the compensation may be refunded to the
     4 and 5 for details
     on Compensation.
                                 CPF Ordinary Account (OA). A portion of this refund
                                 will be used to meet the CPF Minimum Sum
                                 and Medisave Required Amount for flat owners
                                 who have a shortfall. This ensures flat owners
                                 of a regular income upon reaching the CPF
                                 drawdown age and adequate savings to meet future
                                 healthcare expenses.

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SERS Golden Years Enjoy your - with - HDB
The CPF refund will be made closer to the keys collection date of the new flat.
At that time, if you need to use the refunded CPF monies to buy the new flat,
you may request HDB to help you apply to the CPF Board on your behalf.
Depending on the flat type you choose for your replacement flat, the CPF
Board may grant approval for a partial or full use of the refunded CPF monies.
We will be able to advise you further on this during the Collector’s Inquiry
at the HDB Hub.

   Generally, flat owners who have fully paid up the housing loan for
   their existing flat- will not have to top-up cash for a new home of
                              the same flat type.

Our SERS team, together with the officer-in-charge of your flat, will assist you
in applying for a replacement flat that is affordable and meets your needs.

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4. What are the rehousing
              options and benefits?
Here are the rehousing options you may consider. Do take your time to consider
the options below and talk through the possibilities with your family.

     1            I would like
                   to remain
                in Queenstown
          Buy a new 30-year* lease
                                          *3
                                            0-year lease flats are available for
                                           owner(s) at CPF Drawdown Age or
                                           older, at the point of announcement
                                           and buying an equivalent or smaller
                                           flat type (up to 3-room), subject
           2-room or 3-room flat           to HDB’s approval. Speak to your
          or 99-year lease 2-, 3-, 4-      officer-in-charge to find out more
          or 5-room flat (if eligible)
                 at Dawson

                                          2
                                                   I would like to
                                               stay near my children
                                                 who do not live in
                                                    Queenstown
                                              Apply for a Studio Apartment,
                                            2-, 3-, 4- or 5-room flat (if eligible)
                                             elsewhere under Build-To-Order

3
                                              (BTO) or Sale of Balance Flats
                I have my own               (SBF) exercise with a 10% priority
                  alternative                     allocation and enjoy the
               accommodation                     same rehousing benefits

    Receive ex-gratia payment on top
    of total compensation in place of
         SERS rehousing benefits
                          OR
          Sell/ Transfer your SERS
             flat with rehousing
                   benefits

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If you meet the qualifying age, you may also be eligible for:
  i. a Silver Housing Bonus of up to $20,000 when you buy a smaller
      replacement flat type (up to 3-room) at 99-year lease; or
  ii. a cash bonus of up to $20,000 when you buy a 2-room or 3-room flat
      on a 30-year lease at Dawson.

          Illustration of an existing 3-room (56-66 m2) flat owner with
            no outstanding housing loan buying a 2-room (45 m2) flat
 Estimated market value of
                                                            $357,500
 current flat on 5th storey*
 Estimated subsidised price
 of new flat on 10th storey after
                                                            $201,000
 $30,000 SERS grant
 (if eligible)

 Net Receipt (cash/CPF)                                     $156,500

                                                          Up to $20,000
  Silver Housing Bonus                                if you top up CPF
                                                      Retirement Account
* Excludes reasonable expenses comprising removal expenses, stamp and legal fees.

   Please speak to your
   officer-in-charge to
   find out more about
  schemes and bonuses
        for seniors.

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5. Can family members be included
            in the new flat application?
Yes, they can. The SERS benefits will be reassessed if the parent/child
currently owns a private property, has enjoyed SERS benefits or two HDB
housing subsidies before. The officer-in-charge will be happy to explain any
implications of the inclusion.

                                                    You may buy your
                                                    new flat with your
                                                    immediate family
                                                   members (parent or
                                                   child, if eligible) by
                                                    including them as
                                                      co-owners of
                                                       the new flat.

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6. What if the owner passes away
        before collecting keys to the
        new flat?
                                   Start

                           Is the deceased the sole
                               owner of the flat?

               No                                    Yes

     Is the flat held in                       The deceased’s estate
      a joint tenancy?                             will be distributed
This information can be found                 according to his/her Will
   in the lease agreement.                     (if any) or according to
                                                 the provisions of the
                                             Intestate Succession Act.
                            No
                                                 If the deceased’s
       Yes
                                             beneficiaries are eligible
                                               and wish to take over
                                                the SERS flat, only
The HDB flat will be passed
                                              those who are existing
  on to the co-owner(s).
                                             occupiers can retain the
  The application for the                    existing SERS rehousing
 new flat can be retained                    benefits. Otherwise, the
 if he/she satisfies HDB’s                     SERS benefits will be
     prevailing eligibility                          reassessed.
  conditions to own a flat
      and there will be
        no change to
     the SERS benefits.

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What’s Next?
              Before you meet us, you may wish to prepare by
              doing the following:

     #1        Apply for a SingPass

               This will come in handy to access your CPF account,
               other Government e-Services and future online applications.
               Apply online at www.singpass.gov.sg if you do not have one.

               Find out how much CPF funds you have for the
     #2        purchase of your new flat
               Log on to www.cpf.gov.sg or visit a CPF branch with
               your SingPass for your CPF balance.

               Check the outstanding loan you have on your
     #3        current flat (if any)
               Log on to www.hdb.gov.sg/myhdbpage if you have taken
               an HDB loan or speak to your bank representative if you
               have taken a bank loan.

               Consider whether you want to enhance your
     #4        retirement funds by right-sizing or buying a
               shorter-lease flat
               Discuss with your family members or your officer-in-charge
               on your rehousing options.

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Our SERS Team

                Note: The information contained in this brochure is current at the time of printing. It is subject
                to change as may be required by the relevant authorities and/or at the sole discretion of HDB.
                All rights reserved. Reproduction of this brochure in whole or part without written permission
                from HDB is strictly prohibited.
                The information is also available in Chinese, Malay and Tamil. However, if there is ambiguity
                or inconsistency in the interpretation of the information in the other languages, the meaning in
                the English version shall prevail.

                注:本册子的资料以出版时为准。有关资料可以因相关机构和/或建屋局单方面的决定而修改。
                册子里的资料全属建屋局所拥有。在未经建屋局的书面同意之前,不可以复制册子里部分或
                全部的资料。
                本册子的资料也以华语、马来语及淡米尔语出版。若有不明确之处,请参阅英语版为准 。
Enjoy your
Golden Years
   with
        SERS
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